It took a penalty shootout to separate Ventura County FC and Portland Timbers 2 at Providence Park on Sunday night, with VCFC taking the extra point.

VCFC nearly had a disastrous start to the match when Portland striker Daniel Cervantes pounced on a back pass from the VCFC backline. Sebastian Conlon made a crucial save to let his center back off the hook.

Conlon had a game and a half against Portland. The University of Kentucky alumni made a total of 7 saves to keep it a scoreless match. VCFC managed to get just 1 shot on target in regulation time.

With the score ending in a 0-0 tie, a penalty shootout decided who would take the extra point. Conlon again was crucial for VCFC, not just making the winning save but also scoring a penalty of his own.

MATCH DETAILS

Disciplinary
75’ – POR – Colin Griffith (Yellow)
87’ – POR – Alex Bamford (Yellow)

Statistics
Possession: VCFC 64% – POR 36%
Shots: VCFC 8 – POR 16
Shots on Goal: VCFC 1 – POR 8
Saves: VCFC 7 – POR 1
Fouls: VCFC 14 – POR 15
Offsides: VCFC 2 – POR 2
Corners: VCFC 4 – POR 4

Ventura County FC
41.Sebastian Conlon, 88.Mason Vanney, 60. Sebastian Hernandez, 73. Enrique Martinez, 50.Riley Dalgado, 47.Arnau Vilamitjana (90. Brett Phant 84’), 21. Tucker Lepley, 87. Gabriel Arnold (92. Issak Luna 90’), 76.Troy Elgersma, 49. Dylan Vanney, 57. Julian Placias 

Portland Timbers 2
91.Samuel Joseph, 81.Henry Mueller, 77.Benjamin Barjolo (39. Colin Griffith 71’), 46. Victor Enriquez (66. Cole Cruthers 90’), 61.Nicklas Lund, 63.Daniel Nunez (64.Jacob Izoita 71’), 47.Daniel Cervantes, 44.Alex Bamford (E. Izoita 84’), 73.Eric Izoita (C. Tommy 90’), 37.Noah Santos, 34.Calem Tommy